Closed Primaries, Closed Futures: Why a Court Fight in Amarillo Matters to Rural Texas

Last week, while driving across parts of rural West Texas, I spoke with Nick Troiano, the executive director of Unite America.

A NEW YEAR IS COMING: WHERE ARE WE GOING?

Every December, I find myself staring at the same blinking cursor, thinking about how far we’ve come — and how far we still have to go. This year, that reflection feels heavier than usual.

The Best Small-Town Economic Vision Is to Invest in Your People

Recently, our city council voted to annex a vacant lot and an agricultural barn into the city limits— believing this project will open the door for new business opportunities. Their intentions are good.

Faces & Places

“I suppose none of what I’m saying matters. In a few years a search like this won’t even be necessary. We have instruments now that can be mounted on the underside of an airplane.

A WESTERN SWING DOCUMENTARY

When Mike Markwardt of Fort Worth was a student at Baylor, he had the nickname Cricket because he could make the sound of a cricket. As a youngster he sang with various groups but he put his singing talent to rest and had a career in the import business, dealing with dozens of foreign countries.

2 Cents Worth

Are you stuffed with ham, dressing, pies, and all that good stuff from Thanksgiving like Joe and I are, but what fun, enjoy all the kids that could come and have a Thanksgiving meal with us, and I know all of you had the same. We gave thanks for all our blessings.

Carol's Kitchen

Instructions:1.Combine the cabbage, green pepper, onions, and 2 cups of sugar. Set aside.2.In a saucepan, add salt, celery seed, 2 tablespoons sugar, olive oil, and cider vinegar.3.Bring to a boil, then let it cool completely.4.When the dressing is cool, pour it over your cabbage mixture.5.

‘Tis the season for concession stands

Friday night lights are almost behind us (still cheering on Jayton in their quest for a three-peat). But never fear, the concession stand season with basketball games on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays is upon us.

RE-DEFINING LIBERTY

With Governor Greg Abbott formally announcing his run for a fourth term as well as his goal to dismantle public education at a Houston golf course on the Sabbath, I originally planned to write about the dangers of ignoring political expiration dates of those seated in the upper echelons of power.

ECHOES OF GRATITUDE

As regular readers of the DMC know, there are two weeks, two editions out of the 52 we produce each year that have the greatest impact on me personally. One is Thanksgiving, where I hear from everyday people on the street, learning sometimes intimate details about what they are thankful for.